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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-02
FOREIGN.

he report is confirmed that Americans
about to engage in telegraph, tele-
bne and railroad enterprises in China,
h the sanction of the emperor.
he Herald newspaper building in
Sntreal was burned Friday night.
rec compositors are supposed to have
t their lives. The damage will be
f a million of dollars.
Mr.. Gladstone's resolution, protesting
kinst the governments national league
defamation, was defeated in the House
Commons Friday evening by a vote
1874 to 272 after a most exciting de-
tie.
The Canadian Pacific railway will
Thin the next 80 days put on a new
h powerful steamer between Portland
h Vancouver. This means a new
lite between the Columbia river and
I East, especially New York, Boston
. Chicago. 1t is expected that trade
canned goods and wool will be heavily
bmoted by the connection.
It is reported in Berlin that a fresh at
hpt to kill the czar was made on the
th ult. A nihilist disguised as an Off
/ of the guards approached the impe-
il carriage on a journey from st. Peters
|rg to Krasnoe Sells, and fired a revolver
lice. The first shot missed the car,
It the second perforated his coat. The
brina has since been suffering from ner'
Jus prostration.
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Che Warbets.
PROpUOE

The butter market at Vergennes, Saturday,
VAS steady at 10 Q zoe v n; selections 2lc v n
(ggs l6cv doz; fowls, 10 q l2c v n; spring
chickens Is 9 1sc v D; beans, 81 q sl.35 y
bush; beet, 5h q &c y Ii; pork, s q SIC v n
zeal live weight, 4 q sc " b; potatoes, SOC Y
bushel and falling hay, esq : 10 y ton.,
st. Adams, Vt. Aug. 30.-Butter in fair de
hand. General price, 20 to 2lc; selections
to 24c; fair to good, 15c to lsc. Shipments
1900 tubs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-02
AN HISTORICAL ADDRESS AT New
HAVEN.

The following correspondence explains
elf. The gentlemen having the matter
charge have fixed upon 2 p. m. of Mon
~ next, Sept. 5, as the time and the
Surch at New Haven street as the place
here the address will be given:
NEW HAVEN, VT, Aug. 20, 1887.
ON. j. B. GRINNELL,
Dear Sir-While you are East and set
hg up a memorial for ancestors in New
aven, your birthplace, permit US to re"
best that you will consent to make an
idress upon the history of u town
hid give us such information as you may
bssess with regard to those who have
bne out from it. Will you please name
day?
Respectfully yours,
VIM. 2. NASH,
Rev. W. B. HAGUE,
E. A. DOUD,
E. B. HICKOK,
H. c. Roscoe.
NJ. j. LANDON.
ROCKFORD, MASS, Aug. 26, 1887.
Ion. w. p. NASH and others:
Gentlemen-Here, with my family by
he ocean, l have received your compli-
hentary invitation to address the people
h New Haven-my native town. Near
half century past has not diminished
by love for the old home, nor has a busy
(fe lessened my admiration for the ster.
Ing, distinguished men who have gone
rom our town.
I cheerfully comply with your request
nd leave to you the day, suggesting the
|th day of September next.
Very truly yours,
j. B. GRINNELL.
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Uldrrie0.

{BENNETT-BARBOUR.-At the residence of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c.. Bar.
bour, in Bridport, on the 3lst ult., by Rev.
Horace p. James, Mr.. d. Herman Bennett and
Miss Alice E. Barbour.
SHEPARD-STEELE-In Rochester, Aug
80, by Rev. Geo. S. Guernsey, Willie O. Shep.
ard and Nettie b. Steele, both of RoXbury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-02

The report is confirmed that Americans
about to engage in telegraph, tele-
bne and railroad enterprises in China,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-02

CTATE OF VERMONT-District of Adj
- Olson, IS.
To all persons interested in the estate of
John Melvin, late OF Bridport, IN said district
deceased.
By the authority of the State of Vermont,
you are hereby notified to appear before the
Middlebury, in said district on the Goth day OF
september, A. D.. 1887, at 10 o'clock a. m, to
show cause, if any you have, why the account
of ID. H.. Bennett, executor of the will OF said
deceased, should not be allowed, and also why
the residue of said estate should not be dis
tributed to the parties entitled thereto.
Dated at Middlebury, in said district, this
Both day of August, A. ID. 1857.
IS LYMAN L. KNAPP Judge.
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BOSTON PRODUCE.

The butter market is in no better condition
han last week. Trade has been light and
prices are not fully maintained. Since the
opening of August there has been a settling
down OF about two cents a pound on the top
grades, but it would be dificult to say just
when the decline took place. In a jobbiug
est creamery. The best dairy lots from New
York and Vermon are kept cleaned up at %
TO 23c, but to command these figures every
tub must be high toned. Most OF the dairy re.
teipts run uneven and have to take a lower
range, say from Is to 2lc. Sound butter at
rom Is to lsc is selling well, and there is not
much stock on the market under zoe.
Eggs are moving OF well at full prices.
Sales OF Eastern extras Tuesday at zoe, and
drsts at Is to lshc per doz.
Potatoes are in liberal supply this week and
prices are lower. Sales of natives at ~ to
rs per barrel, and New Hampshire rose at
B5 to zoe per bushel. sweet potatoes range
from $3.50 to $3.50 per barrel.
Hay Is selling fairly at steady prices. Choice
old command $3.50 to sl9 per ton, and medi.
um grades rule at sl5 to eli. Rye straw is not
plentiful and commands sl4.5O to els per ton.
There is liberal supply OF apples, and
good to choice varieties range from sl.75 TO
= so per barrel. Fancy grades command sS.
Pears are coming in from all sections and the
market is glutted. Prices range from 90 to a
|per bush. Peaches are more plentiful, with
sales ranging from sl.25 to az per basket. The
Delaware crop is much smaller than last sea.
son. Plums and grapes are in large supply
and selling at low prices.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
TWO CENT SHOES.

In Japan children s shoes are made
of blocks of wood secured with cords.
The stocking resembles a mitten, hav-
ing a separate place for the great toe.
AS these shoes are lifted only by the
toes, the heels make a rafting sound
as their wner walk, which is quite
stunning in a crowd. They are not
worn in the house, as they would in
jure the soft straw mats on the floor.
You leave your shoes at the door.
Every house is built with reference to
the number of mats required for the
floor, each room having from eight to
sixteen, and in taking lodgings you
pay so much for a mat. They think
it extravigant in us to require a whole
room to ourselves. The Japanese shoe
gives'perfect freedom to the foot. The
beauty of the human foot is only seen
in the Japanese. They have no corns,
no improving nails, no distorted joints.
Our toes are cramped until they are
deformed and are in danger Of extinc-
ton. They have the full S of the
toes, and to them they are almost like
fingers. Nearly every mechanic makes
use of his toes in holding his work.
Every toe is fully developed. Their
shoes cost two cents, and last six
months.-Meychant Iraveier.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
BE MAN.

The highest attainment for a young.
man is to be a man. This world is
full of counterfeits. But it is a grand
thing to stand upright in defence of
truth and principle. When persecu-
ton comes, some hide their faces until
the storm passes by; others can be
bought for a mess of pottage. From
such a one turn away. But stand by
a friend; be a man; do not run away
when danger threatens to overwhelm
him OR yourself. Think for yourself
Read good books an dread mems faces.
The eye is the window to the soul; use
your eyes and hold your tongue. If
opposition comes meet it manfully. If
success crowns your efforts, bear it
quietly. Do your own thinking and
keep your own thinking and keep you
OWL secrets; worship no man for his
lineage or his wealth. Fine feathers
don't always cover fine birds. Be
sober, be honest, be just in all your
dealings with the worl; be true. They
will sell you for money or popularity;
don't trust them. Wear but one face
and let that be an honest one.-Farm.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
POTATOES.

Gut up cold boiled potatoes until you
have about a quart. Put in a pan a
generous cup of milk, one teaspoonful
Hour and one tablespoonful butter. Set
on the stove and let it thicken, then
put a layer of potatoes in a pudding
dish, a with salt and pepper, and
pour on a little of the gravy. Con-
tinue until it is all used. Cover the
top with rolled cracker crumbs and
bits Of butter. Bake twenty minutes.
SPONGE BISCUIT FOR DESSERT.
Take half a pound of flour, three.
fourths pound sifted sugar. Beat the
whites of six eggs by themselves, add
the beaten yolks and toss them to-
gether. Put in them a little grated
lemon peel, then the sugar, and hirt
we'll with an egg whisk. Stir in the
flour with a wooden spoon, and put the
mixture in small patty,pans to bake,
with sifted sugar to glaze sprinkled
over the top.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
HOW POSTAGE STAMPS ARE
MADE. =

In printing steel plates are used, on
which 200 stamps are engraved. Two
men are kept at work covering them
with the colored inks and passing
them to aman and girl, who are equally
busy at printing them with large roll
ing hand presses. Three Of these little
squads are employed all the time, al
though ten presses a be put into use
in case of necessity. After the small
sheets of paper upon which the 200
stamps are engraved, have dried
enough they are sent into another room
and gummed. The gum used for this
purpose is a peculiar composition,
made of powder Of potatoes and other
vegetables, mixed with water, which
is better than any other material, for
instance, gum-arabic, which cracks the
paper badly. This paper is also of a
peculiar texture, somewhat similar to
that of bank notes. After having
again been dried, this time on little
racks which are famed by steam
power for about al hour, they are put
in between sheets of pasteboard and
pressed in hydraulic presses, capable
of applying a weight of 1000 tons.
The next thing is to cut the sheets in
halves each sheet, Of course, when
cut contains 100 stamps. They are
passed to two other squads, who,
in as many operations, perforate the
sheets between the stamps. Next
they are pressed once more, and then
packed and labeled and stored away
in another room, preparatory to being
put in mail-bags for dispatching to
fill orders. If a single stamp is torn
or in any way mutilated, the whole
sheet of 100 is burned. Five hundred
thousand are burned every week from
this ause. For the past twenty years
not a single sheet has been lost, such
care has been taken in counting them.
During the progress of manufacturing,
the sheets are counted eleven times
Chicago Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
HINTS TO ~HOUSEKEEPERS.

Ft"tEF 40. &Et.-- #EE.-E
Salt dissolved in alcohol will remove
grease spots from cloth.
Rub the tea-kettle with kerosene
and polish with a dry flannel cloth.
Camp chairs are now covered with
plush and bordered with tiny tassels
of silk.
Flour should be kept in a barrel,
with a -four scoop to dip it and a sieve
to sift it.
Ceilings that have been smoked by
a kerosene lamp should be washed off
with soda water.
The surest test of a frozen orange is
it's weight. If it is heavy in the hand
it has not been frozen.
Drain pipes and all places that are
sou or impure may be clensed with
lime water or carbolic acid.
Cold sliced potatoes fry and taste
better by sprinkling a teaspoonful of
flour over them while frying.
Bent whalebone can be restored and
used again by simply soaking in water
a few hours, then drying them.
For a cold in the chest, a flannel rag
rung out in boiling water and sprink-
led with turpentine, lain on the chest,
gives the greatest relief.
When a felon first begins to make
its appearance, take a lemon, cut off
one end, put the finger in, and the
longer it is kept there the better.
When the rubber rollers of your
wringer become sticky, as they very
often do after wringing flannel, rub
with kerosene and wipe dry and they
will be nice and smooth.
For a cough, boil one ounce Of flax
seed in a pint of water, strain and add
a little honey, n ounce of rock candy
and the juice of three lemons; mix and
boil we'll. Drink as hot az possible.
To clean carpets-Go over them
once a week with a broom dipped in
hot water, to which a little turpentine
has been added. Wiring a cloth in
the hot water and wipe under pieces
Of furniture too heavy to be moved.
To test cake in the oven, in
sert a broom splinter, but draw it
gently forward and put the a close
to the loaf; if it is not done there will
be a little %sputtering sound. When it
is thoroughly baked there will be no
sound. ...al..
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.@aires1 gastsy. 6nonto1
IS

The long rough road is ended, "
Her weary feet have pressed; = ,.sl.
How rough to her weak footsteps,
Perhaps we never guessed; =
But-with the weary journey
She'll be no more distressed.
The face we bend to softly kiss,
Bears no imprint but of bliss.
We now that many pages, r...
Within the book of years
She has pursued with anguish,
Amid her falling tears:
That partings, change, and doubtings,
Have caused her many fears,
Forgotten now each pang of woe, s4.
No grief again her soul will know,
We gaze at her dear features,
Within the casket bound,
And think that she is dwelling;
Where changeless peace is found;
Thai there no painful partings
Her loving heart will wound:
And, weeping for her, SLOWED and gOne,"
We gather strength to walk alone
Along the way before us,
Whither-we do not know,
1t may be strewn with blessings,
And pleasures we nay know,
Or thickly set with dangers, .
May bring us naught but woe.
Yet-o're life's pathway she has come, s,ta
At last unto her heavenly home
The Household.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

There is one London mandatory
at which the making Of valentines
goes on all the year. 1t is the head
quarters for the production of those
combinations of laced and silvered
paper, springs, notices and little
punches of colored flowers, and much
of the work has to be done by hand.
The laced paper, for instance, is laid
face downward and filed away by
hand, the stamped paper is but a cheap
German imitation. The valentines
are put together by women, the, most
expert of whom can make three dozen
a day. One curious thing about their.
work is that they substitute the third
finger of the right handle a mucilage
brush, which, they say, is useless to
them.-Boston Transcript.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
POTATOES WITH CREAM.

Boil, peel and slice the potatoes, put
a good piece of butter il sstewpan, add
ing a spoonful Of -four, salt, pepper, or
little grated nutmeg, some parsley and
Gives chopped finely, and mix the
whole together; then, add a glass of
cream; set the sauce over the fire and
stir it until it boils; then put in the
sliced potatoes, boil up and serve very
hot.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

will step in after awhile, and then the
people will have theirs The Presi-
dents message notes the growing
power Of monopolies under the name
OF trusts, and this is indicative oftheir
dangerous tendencies.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22
e A NE DICINE.

The cry of rest has always been
louder than the cry for food, not be-
cause it is more important, but because
it is often harder to obtain. The best
rest comes from sleep. Of two men
or women otherwise equal, the n who
sleeps the most perfectly will be the.
most healthy, moral and efficient.
Sleep will do much to cure irritability
of temper, peevishness and unhappi.
ness. 1t restores to vigor an over-
worked brain. 1t will build up and
make strong a weary body. 1t will
cure a headache. Indeed. we might
make a long list of disorders
and other maladies that sleep will cure.
Sleeplessness is best cured by a clean,
good bed, sufficient exercise to pro
duce WEAKNESS, pleasant occupation,
good air, not too warn a room, a clear
concience. an avoidance Of stimulants
and narcotics. For those who are
overworked, haggard and nervous,
who pass sleepless nights, we recon
mend the adoption of such habits as
shall secure sleep; otherwise, life will
be short, and what there is of it, sadly
II u
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Mnmsehn1d.
E SPONGE CAKE.

SPONGE CAKE.
Two teacups of sugar, one of cream,
two of flour, four eggs, n teaspoonful
extract lemon; bake quickly.
DELICATE CRACKERS.
Two pints of -four, one pint of sweet
cream and the yolks of three eggs.
Roll out thin and bake quickly.
RICE PUDDING.
One teacup of rice, one teacup of
sugar, one quart of milk, one teaspoon
full of cinnamon; bake slowly l IL
hours.
One and one-half cups white sugar,
three-fourths cup of butter, three eggs,
one-half cup sweet milk, one-half tea
spoon soda, teaspoon cream tartar. :
HAM SALAD.
One pound of boiled ham, chopped
fine; one-half dozen of small pickles,
chopped fine also; add a little chopped
celery and serve with a dressing as for
a chicken salad.
CREAM PUDDING.
One pint Of flour, one pint of milk,
one TEASPOON of salt; to this add six
eggs well beaten and three teaspoons
white sugar and one tablespoonful of
extract of lemon. Bake in a buttered
dish.
CORN BREAD.
One pint of corn meal, owe which
boiling water has been poured, enough
to scald it; add a pint of milk and
three well-beaten eggs, also one tea
spoonful Of salt and the same of yeast
powder; bake in a quick oven.
WHITE CAKE.
One cup heaping full of sugar, piece
of butter size of an egg, rub to a
cream; two-thirds cup of sweet milk,
two cups sifted flour, two teaspoons
baking powder, whites of three eggs
beaten to a stiff froth and add last.
VELVET CREAM.
Three pints of milk, whites of six
eggs, half a box of gelatine; sweeten
the crem and beat to a froth; dissolve
the gelatine in a cup of hot water, and
when lukewarm add the cream and
eggs; stir till smooth; line a mould
with sponge cake, then pour in a mix
ture.
APPLE TAPIOCA PUDDING.
Cover the bottom of a pudding dish
with sliced apples. Put a little
sugar and lemon peel on them and
bake till tender; add a little water if
needed. Soak one-half package Of tap
ioca in one quart Of warm water and
a little salt over night; pour over the
apples and bake one hour. Serve with
cream and sugar.
DRESSING O FOWLS.
Take as much stale bread as you
will need, pour boiling water over and
cover closely until soft. Beat up well
until fine, then adda lump of butter
the size depending on the condition
of the fowl, whether fat or lean; add
an egg for each fowl, salt and pepper
to taste, and put in enough onion cut
fine to, give a nice flavor. qIaoaaut
-, MUFF1Ns.o. 50 1oi fE,rI q
One heaping cup flour, two-thirds
cup meal, L ~ cups sour milk, one
tablespoon lard, one egg, salt and soda.
Beat hard and putsonel spoonful ofthe
bate. into wel1-buttered muffin cups.
Bake in a hot oven. They are SO nice
for breakfast and can be made so
quickly L have seen many recipes
for mumns,e but. nonej just like these
One cup of molasses, one cup of
brown sugar, one cup of shortening,
two eggs, two t~easpoonfuls of soda,
three cups of -four, two cups OF dried
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

One cup of molasses, one cup of
brown sugar, one cup of shortening,
two eggs, two teaspoonfuls of soda,
three ups Of flour, two cups of dried
apples before being Soaked. Beat and
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

stir ina one egg andadd raisins and
spices to suit. Soak the apples over
night. In the morning put in molas-
ses and sugar, boiling down quite
thick. lOEO ILI12lILLE. III
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

The atrust is all-powerful. Two
rubber companies of New York stood
out against the Rubber Trust of that,
city and elsewhere, Ebut5fndhgTtheir
opponent too powerful, have yielded,
and the. rubber trade, of the country,
after January slst will be dominated
by a single organization. The, trusts
are, having their day now, but the law
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-12-22

By their Use the capacity Of your barn is doubled
with same number of sticks. Great saving in time,
fuel and labor. Requires no change In barn and no
OF sticks. Will repay their cost first season
i'm saving your primiDgs alone. Have been thor
ouehly tested and q big success. Guaranteed to ex-
cell anything Of the kind ever invented Their
cheapness brings them within the reach OF all; No
viii be on exhibition at onr State Fair. Send your
orders. giving number OF sticks to be flied. and we
will quote prices. Agents wanted. -
Address,
VERNON TOBACCO HANGER co.
Greensboro, N. C.
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Italy except Sunday.
s%lEEPlNe-cAR SERVICE.

On trains so and 81, Pullman Buffet Sleeper
between Atlanta and New York.
On Trains SO and So, Pullman Buffet Sleeper
between Washington and Montgomery, Wash
ington and Augusta. Pullman Sleeper between
Richmond and Greensboro. Pullman Sleeper
between Greensboro and Raleigh. Pullman
Parlor Car between Salisbury and Knoxville.
Through tickets on sale at principal stations
to all points. aa@ -s. AXIS III.
For rates and information apply to any agent OF
the company, or to
SOL. HAAS, 1Ea JAS. l.. TAYLOR, :
- Traffic Manager. ~ Gen. Pass. Agent,
is POTTS,
Div. Pass. IAg't, RICHMOND, VA.
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,.. Div. Pass.rAg't, RALEIGH, N. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12

Mr.. Fred Mathews left the city yesterday
for a trip to the Hub"
DIR. T NJ. Dillingham;, formerly of Au-
gusta, and now resident of Boston, was in
the city yesterday.
Hon. L. A. Gilbert Secretary of the Board
of Agriculture is in Aroostook County on Of
fetal business.
Mr.. Leander Lewis, son of Captain A.. F.
Lewis of this city, is dangerously sick with
typhoid fever at his home on State street.
Sir Leonard Tlley and,Lady Tilley of New
Brunswick who have been sojourning at Po-
land Springs tor some time have returned
home.
AT the Augusta House: A. Slocum, Prov
ldence, R. /; Chas. r Atkins, New York
E. B Blanchard, Boston; Henry M. McDew-
ell, Boston.
MIR. J. F. Dyer, formerly with o. William
son in this city and now IN the employ of the
Bangor Foundry and Machine Co., was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. Hiram Reed, who hos been visiting in
this city. left yesterday for Bangor where he
will rem ain a short time, before returning to
his home in Boston
Commissioner S. w Matthews departed
for Lewiston and Auburn yesterday on bust
ness connected with affairs of his Office. He
will be absent two or three days.
Rev A. F. Skeele of this city and Rev.
Mr. French of Vassalboro drove to Farming
ton yesterday to attend the Sabbath School
Convention now in session there.
Ebrdge Gerry, Jr, formerly of Portland,
has resigned the U. S. Consushp at Havre,
France, as the climate was injurious to the
health of his wife as well as to his
own. They are now travelling in Switzerland,
but will spend the winter in Paris.
5 ate Superintendent of Schools N. A. Luce
returned home yesterday from three weeks
trip among the school teachers of the State.
During his absence he has held teachers
association meetings in Oxford, Franklin,
Somerset, Piscataquis, Hancock and Wash
ington counties.
The Biddeford Times says Gen. H. M.
Sprague, cousin of Mrs. c. II. Grant of
this city, has with his family, been spending
few days with Mr.. and Mrs Grant at their
home on Adams street. They left on the
noon train. Gen. SpraQue for his place of bus
iness at Augusta and his family for their
home in Auburn